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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ virtual-only Seerah book club\, where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are currently reading from\, “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \n\n\n\nRSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-ZayidTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa MardiniBinding: SoftcoverPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558Publisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-womens-seerah-bookclub-6/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAIR Anniversary | Dublin City Council
DESCRIPTION:The Dublin City Council is honoring CAIR-SFBA on its 29th anniversary. CAIR-SFBA serves over 250\,000 Muslims in the Bay Area. We encourage the MCC congregation to attend and show support.  \n\n\n\nRiyad Sood\, Paralegal\, and Musa Tariq\, Policy Coordinator\, will accept the certificate on behalf of CAIR California San Francisco Bay Area. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, Oct. 17 | 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | City Council Chamber | Join in-person or watch at www.tv30.org and on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings \n\n\n\n\n– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/cair-anniversary-dublin-city-council/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Mommy and Me Fall Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:In this five-week fall session\, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam\, Allah (swt)\, and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading\, sing-alongs\, Parachute Time\, activities\, and more! \n\n\n\nThursdays\, 10/19\, 10/26\, 11/2\, 11/9\, & 11/16 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions or $20 per session | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \n\n\n\nThese Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms\, grandmothers\, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community. \n\n\n\nOur Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.orgMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mommy-and-me-fall-session/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T210000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Halaqa | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n\n\n\n7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Last Thursday each month (3rd Thursday this month) | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n– Watch past session recordings at: https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n\nWe talk about spirituality\, self-development\, relevant and contemporary topics\, and issues related to the various roles and responsibilities of Muslim women in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \n\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n\n\n\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\n\n\n\nSorry\, no babysitting is provided. In-person option is for women only\, and the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n\n\n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n\n\n\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-Founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, and self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \n\n\n\nIn her spare time she enjoys reading\, writing\, blogging via social media (Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter)\, doing arts and crafts\, visiting gourmet coffee shops\, and exploring the countless beautiful parks\, beaches\, and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband\, two sons\, and fish named Max. \n\n\n\nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/gathering-hearts/2023-10-19/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Halaqa | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n\n\n\n7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Last Thursday each month (2ndThursday this month) | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n– Watch past session recordings at: https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n\nWe talk about spirituality\, self-development\, relevant and contemporary topics\, and issues related to the various roles and responsibilities of Muslim women in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \n\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n\n\n\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\n\n\n\nSorry\, no babysitting is provided. In-person option is for women only\, and the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n\n\n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n\n\n\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-Founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, and self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \n\n\n\nIn her spare time she enjoys reading\, writing\, blogging via social media (Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter)\, doing arts and crafts\, visiting gourmet coffee shops\, and exploring the countless beautiful parks\, beaches\, and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband\, two sons\, and fish named Max. \n\n\n\nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-halaqa-ustadha-hosai-mojaddidi/2023-10-19/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T133000
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SUMMARY:CAIR-SFBA Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:CAIR-SFBA is a civil rights non-profit that does civil rights and immigration services for Muslims. Their 29th Anniversary Gala is coming up on Saturday\, November 11 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/cair-sfba-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T133000
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SUMMARY:Orphans in Need USA Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Orphans in Need USA has purchased $200\,000 worth of food that will be distributed by their team on-site in Gaza to the widows and orphans. Please support their efforts here.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/orphans-in-need-usa-tables-mcc-jumuahs-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T133000
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Dublin Library
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Oct. 20: \n\n\n\n\nThe first service at MCC is full. To avoid heavy parking congestion\, please do not attend this service. \n\n– Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon at MCC\n\n\n\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Masoud Qazen delivers the sermon at Dublin Library.\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Sidi Masoud Qazen delivers this sermon at MCC\n\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second and third Jumu’ah to ease up parking congestion or attend the parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Dublin Library: https://mcceastbay.org/satellite-jumuah-library-update \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Masoud: https://mcceastbay.org/masoud\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shaan: https://mcceastbay.org/shaan\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors\, MCC offers private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-4/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Tafseer Class in Farsi | Ustadha Nooria Musleh
DESCRIPTION:For Farsi and Pashto-speaking women who want to learn or brush up on Qur’an\, join this two-hour class every Friday after the third Jumu’ah to connect with the Book of Allah (swt). \n\n\n\nFridays | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Women only | Classroom 1 | In-person only | Join in person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/farsi-tafseer \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/quran-in-farsi/2023-10-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T190000
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SUMMARY:Dua of Ibrahim (as) | Sidi Masoud Qazen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Friday evening with Sidi Masoud Qazen to learn about Ibrahim’s (AS) famous dua and how that powerful supplication shapes our lives today.  \n\n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Prayer Hall | Open to everyone and all ages\, no registration required | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n – More Sidi Masoud: https://mcceastbay.org/masoud  \n\n\n\nSidi Masoud will also speak on Friday\, October 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/conversation \n\n\n\nMasoud Qazen has over 20 years of experience in business system transformation leadership roles\, with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance business performance and drive transformative change. He has successfully led end-to-end business transformation projects\, including strategic initiatives\, operational improvements\, change management\, and cultural change. He attained a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma and a Master Trainer in Change Management.  \n\n\n\nSidi Masoud is a community member\, a scientist by profession\, and an MCC Sunday School Quranic instructor. He spends his days coaching executives to improve problem-solving to bring new products to the market. He has studied Arabic and the Quran with many teachers\, including scholars from the Bay. In his free time\, he tackles the Bay Area mountains with his bike and fellow Muslim biking group. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo DUAS OF PROPHET IBRAHIM (AS) FOR MAKKAH\n\n\n\nرَبِّ اجْعَلْ هَٰذَا بَلَدًا آمِنًا وَارْزُقْ أَهْلَهُ مِنَ الثَّمَرَاتِ مَنْ آمَنَ مِنْهُمْ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ \n\n\n\nRabbij ‘al haazaa baladan aaminanw warzuq ahlahoo minas samaraati man aamana minhum billaahi wal yawmil aakhiri“My Lord\, make this a secure city and provide its people with fruits – whoever of them believes in Allah and the Last Day.”Surah Baqarah Ayat 126 \n\n\n\nرَبِّ اجْعَلْ هَٰذَا الْبَلَدَ آمِنًا وَاجْنُبْنِي وَبَنِيَّ أَنْ نَعْبُدَ الْأَصْنَامَ \n\n\n\nRabbij ‘al haazal balada aaminanw wajnubnee wa baniyya an na’budal asnaam“My Lord\, make this city [Makkah] secure and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.”Surah Ibrahim Ayat 35 \n\n\n\nKey takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nWe know how lively of a city Makkah al-Mukarramah is now. It is a beautiful\, secure\, and safe city with a low crime rate\, corruption\, and theft. Allah (swt) to this day has granted the city with outstanding provisions for all its inhabitants even though only a few things are actually capable of growing there. Part of its prosperity is because of these two duas Prophet Ibrahim (as) made for the city.\n\n\n\nThere’s a subtle difference between these two duas. In Surah Baqarah\, it asks Allah (swt) to make this a secure city whereas in Surah Ibrahim it says make this city secure.\n\n\n\n\nFIRST DU’A\n\n\n\nDu’a Prophet Ibrahim (as) made before Makkah was an established city. He prayed to Allah asking to turn this land into a city that is safe and peaceful for all its inhabitants. Ibrahim (as) goes on even further to ask that they be provided with ‘fruits’\, meaning blessings\, opportunity\, and prosperity. To this day\, Makkatul Mukarramah (i.e. the holy city of Mecca) has peace and stability. \n\n\n\nThis is the will of Allah. \n\n\n\nNotice how in this du’a Prophet Ibrahim (as) asks for good provisions for all people\, he does not differentiate between the Mushrikeen and the Muslims. \n\n\n\nThe ayah continues\, “[Allah] said. “And whoever disbelieves – I will grant him enjoyment for a little; then I will force him to the punishment of the Fire\, and wretched is the destination.” (2:126) \n\n\n\nThis verse gives an example of rectitude or righteousness of Allah\, so in terms of food\, drinking\, eating\, sleeping\, and playing Allah will give justly to both the believers and non-believers. But he warns us not to be fooled into thinking that wealth or riches is a sign of his blessings. No\, the final destination is to Allah and here we will all face the consequences of our choices. \n\n\n\nSECOND DUA\n\n\n\nThe difference between this du’a and the one covered previously is in two letters\, alif lam (ٱلْبَلَدَ vs بَلَدًا) it is a small difference but the meaning changes. Prophet Ibrahim (as) now returns to Makkah\, he recognizes it as an established city and asks that it remains secure. \n\n\n\nAnother contrast from the previous du’a is instead of asking for good provision for the city\, Prophet Ibrahim (as) already sees that it is prosperous and instead asks to\, “keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.” \n\n\n\nThe genius of Prophet Ibrahim (as) is that he has the foresight to acknowledge that when people tend to succeed\, they party\, it’s only when they fail they ponder. When things are going well\, we forget the one who made it possible for us. We fall into this trap of believing our superiority and become arrogant when we win. \n\n\n\nIt is here the past communities deviated from the beliefs and standards which brought upon their original success. \n\n\n\nIblees is patient and will wait for the opportune time to cause corruption. \n\n\n\nWe must not get lazy when things are going well\, in fact\, this is the time where we need to double-down in our faith. At the height of your success is when we will be tested the most\, Ibrahim (as) knowing this asks that we are protected from engaging in these sinful activities.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dua-of-prophet-ibrahim/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly Friday evening women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from October 6\, 2023\, to May 24\, 2024 |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n\n\n\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n\n\n\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n\n\n\n\nThe fall session runs from Friday\, Oct. 6th to Friday\, Dec. 15th\, with Thanksgiving Break on Friday\, November 24. \n\n\n\nAfter winter break\, we continue in the winter from Friday\, Jan. 26 to Friday\, March 8\, with then a break for Ramadan (March 15\, 22\, 29\, April 5 & April 12)\, and we restart from April 19 to May 24. \n\n\n\nFree babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania AwaadRaised in the U.S.\, Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed between her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars\, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata\, and is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh\, women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \n\n\n\nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \n\n\n\nFrom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.\, join Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room\, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/friday-womens-halaqa/2023-10-20/
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CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Dua for our Brothers & Sisters | Qari Amar Bellaha & Dr. Asaad Traina
DESCRIPTION:“The parable of the believers in their affection\, mercy\, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches\, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) \n\n\n\nJoin us to supplicate for our brothers and sisters in Palestine this Friday evening. Dr. Asaad Traina will lead with a short talk after the Isha Prayers (8:15 p.m.) followed by dua by Qari Amar Bellaha and then Qiyam Prayers. \n\n\n\n8:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.  | Friday\, Oct. 20 | Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/liveIn the enormity of this moment\, MCC is responding to our sisters and brothers in Palestine by: \n\n\n\n\n– Our Jumu’ahs on Friday\, October 20\, are dedicated to our sisters and brothers. Our Khateebs will make dua and encourage worshipers to give generously for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. MCC will absorb the credit card processing fees and send collected funds to Islamic Relief & UNRWA. Donate at mcceastbay.org/palestine\n\n\n\n– Our MCC youth are baking goods and selling in the MCC lobby during the Jumu’ahs for humanitarian relief efforts during Jumu’ah.\n\n\n\n\nMCC will cover the credit card processing fees so that 100 percent of our community’s donations go to two reputable organizations providing on-the-ground relief efforts in Gaza. Donate: mcceastbay.org/palestine 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pray-for-palestine/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Monthly Saturday Dhikr/Support Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for monthly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation\, reflection\, and Salawat. \n\n\n\nThis monthly Sisters Healing & Du’ah Circle is here to support sisters experiencing grief/loss\, marital challenges\, parenting challenges\, health challenges\, caring for elderly parents/loved ones\, isolation\, etc. \n\n\n\n Saturday\, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed \n\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n\n\n\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n– Welcome\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Surah Yasin\n\n\n\n– Dhikr \n\n\n\n– Salawat\n\n\n\n– Short reflection (khatira)\n\n\n\n\nAfter this monthly gathering\, MCC hosts a children’s story-time with Khala Sahar: https://mcceastbay.org/storytime \n\n\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-Founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, and self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \n\n\n\nIn her spare time she enjoys reading\, writing\, blogging via social media (Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter)\, doing arts and crafts\, visiting gourmet coffee shops\, and exploring the countless beautiful parks\, beaches\, and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband\, two sons\, and fish named Max. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-dhikr/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:New Muslim Brunch | MCC Convert Care Team
DESCRIPTION:For Converts and Friends/Family Only: Join us for brunch as we show our love by welcoming new Muslim brothers and sisters into the deen and our community. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Oct. 21 | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.| Banquet Hall | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/convert-brunch \n\n\n\n\n– How MCC supports new Muslims: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care\n\n\n\n– Recordings of educational talks for the reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada\n\n\n\n– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/new-muslim-brunch/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T110000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Storytime With Khala Sahar
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun theme.11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Saturday\, Oct. 28 | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed \n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator \n\n\n\nSister Sahar grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California–Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having two boys\, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-storytime-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T133000
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SUMMARY:How we Process & Talk About Palestine in the Workplace & the Public Square | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Let’s establish the right attitude that balances deep concern for humanity and steady optimism as the suffering continues in Gaza so we can talk in our offices and the public square.This session is geared towards anyone who is grappling with\, but all 18+ are welcome.  \n\n\n\nLet’s properly understand and balance our spiritual\, moral\, emotional & constitutional rights and duties.  \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 21 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nShahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality  \n\n\n\nLearn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar \n\n\n\nDr. Asaad Traina is an internist in Burlington\, Vermont\, and is affiliated with Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and has been in practice for 6-10 years. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/processing-palestine/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Tell Your Kids About Palestine
DESCRIPTION:For middle & high school students: Let’s establish the right attitude that balances deep concern for humanity and steady optimism as the suffering continues in Gaza.This session is geared toward teens who attend public school\, but all youth 13+ are welcome.  \n\n\n\nLet’s properly understand and balance our spiritual\, moral\, emotional & constitutional rights and duties.  \n\n\n\n4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 21 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person; no virtual option \n\n\n\nWe will also have this parallel program and this program on Monday: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-palestine/\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/centering-palestinians/\n\n\n\n\nIn practical terms\, this looks like this: \n\n\n\n1. Yasin & Dua! \n\n\n\n2. Where are we\, and how’d we get here?  \n\n\n\n3. How do I process all this?  \n\n\n\n4. How can I talk about Palestine as an American Muslim?  \n\n\n\nMahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. He also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree\, and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta’leef Collective. \n\n\n\n“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.”  \n\n\n\nMore Sidi Mahdi: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy \n\n\n\nUstadh Mahdy Amine was born and raised in Chicago. Attending Universal School\, he served as captain of the high school basketball team\, then graduated from Loyola University Chicago at the age of 19 with a double bachelor in economics and political science\, and after that from the University of Minnesota School of Law-all while serving as President of the Muslim Students Association at each respective institution. Concurrent with his studies and work\, Mahdy helped found CAIR Chicago\, has been teaching for nearly 20 years\, and served as a member of the band Noorification\, which released two albums and four music videos and performed at over 100 national and international venues.  \n\n\n\nMahdy is married\, has three little girls\, and is blessed to be a survivor. In 2012\, Mahdy resigned from his job as Corporate Counsel for Dell Corporation to attend Zaytuna College\, the first-ever accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US\, graduating with the first class in 2014. He then visited and studied briefly in Tarim\, Yemen. Mahdy currently works as Senior Vice President\, General Counsel of global cancer diagnostic and research laboratory\, teaches Islamic Studies at Ilm Tree\, a home school co-op in Lafayette\, CA\, regularly delivers sermons at various communities\, and serves as Convert Care Coordinator at Ta’leef Collective in Fremont\, California. \n\n\n\nShahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality  \n\n\n\nLearn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar \n\n\n\nShaan Mukhtar was raised in the MCC community and\, from a young age\, had been involved in youth programs throughout the Bay Area. He has helped start various high school MSA and youth Halaqas at different mosques. He is currently a senior at UC Davis\, where he is finishing up his undergraduate degree. \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shaan: https://mcceastbay.org/shaan – More sessions for Muslim teenagers: https://mcceastbay.org/teens
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/palestine-talk/
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CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Navigating Palestine in the Workplace & Public Square | Sidi Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session aimed at fostering unity\, practical strategies\, and healing within our workplaces and the broader public sphere as we engage in discussions about the ongoing situation in Gaza.  \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all individuals aged 18 and above who are seeking to navigate and understand the complexities surrounding Palestine while promoting a sense of community and shared responsibility. \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Building: Explore ways to cultivate a sense of solidarity and mutual support within our workplaces and communities as we address the Palestinian issue.\n\n\n\nEmpowering Conversations: Equip yourself with effective communication tactics and tools for engaging in constructive dialogues about Palestine\, even in challenging environments.\n\n\n\nPractical Steps: Learn actionable steps you can take to make a positive impact and contribute to the cause of justice and peace.\n\n\n\nHealing Together: Find avenues for collective healing and emotional support as we confront the hardships faced by the Palestinian people.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Adversity: Gain insights into Palestine’s historical context and current realities\, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities for change.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we come together to navigate these important discussions with empathy\, resilience\, and a commitment to making a difference. \n\n\n\n4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 21 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nSidi Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. Learn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar \n\n\n\nWe will also have these two programs: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/centering-palestinians/\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/palestine-talk/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-palestine/
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CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T110000
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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club\, where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are currently reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2. \n\n\n\nEvery Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub\, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid \n\n\n\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini \n\n\n\nBinding: Softcover \n\n\n\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558 \n\n\n\nPublisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/seerah-on-mondays/2023-10-23/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Narrating Palestine and Centering Palestinians | Dr. Hatem Bazian
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session to foster unity\, practical strategies\, and healing within our workplaces and the broader public sphere as we discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we come together to navigate these critical discussions with empathy\, resilience\, and a commitment to making a difference. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Monday\, October 23 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nWe also have these two programs about Palestine this weekend: \n\n\n\n\n– https://mcceastbay.org/event/palestine-talk/\n\n\n\n– https://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-palestine/\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Hatem: https://mcceastbay.org/hatem\n\n\n\n\nHatem Bazian is a co-founder and Professor of Islamic Law and Theology at Zaytuna College\, the 1st Accredited Muslim Liberal Arts College in the United States. In addition\, Prof. Bazian is a lecturer in the Departments of Near Eastern and Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies at the University of California\, Berkeley. Dr. Bazian\, between 2002-2007\, also served as an adjunct professor of law at Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California\, Berkeley. He teaches courses on Islamic Law and Society\, Islam in America: Communities and Institutions\, De-Constructing Islamophobia and Othering of Islam\, Religious Studies\, and Middle Eastern Studies. In addition to Berkeley\, Prof. Bazian served as a visiting Professor in Religious Studies at Saint Mary’s College of California from 2001-2007 and adviser to the Religion\, Politics\, and Globalization Center at UC Berkeley.  \n\n\n\nIn the Spring of 2009\, Prof. Bazian founded the Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project at the Center for Race and Gender\, a research unit dedicated to the systematic study of Othering Islam and Muslims. Prof. Bazian (2012 launched the Islamophobia Studies Journal\, which is published bi-annually through a collaborative effort between the Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project of the Center for Race and Gender at the University of California at Berkeley\, the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Initiative for the School of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University; the Center for Islamic Studies at the Graduate Theological Union\, the International Centre for Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding at the University of South Australia\, and Zaytuna College. In addition to academic work\, Dr. Bazian is a weekly columnist for the Turkish Daily Sabah Newspaper and Turkey Agenda online magazine. Dr. Bazian is the founder and national Chair of American Muslims for Palestine\, a board member of the Islamic Scholarship Fund\, Muslim Legal Fund of America\, President of Dollar for Deen Charity\, and Chair of the Northern California Islamic Council. \n\n\n\nMore Sidi Hatem: https://mcceastbay.org/hatem
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/centering-palestinians/
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CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ virtual-only Seerah book club\, where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are currently reading from\, “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \n\n\n\nRSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-ZayidTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa MardiniBinding: SoftcoverPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558Publisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-womens-seerah-bookclub-6/2023-10-24/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202853
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SUMMARY:Dua for our Brothers & Sisters | Qari Amar Bellaha & Dr. Asaad Traina
DESCRIPTION:“The parable of the believers in their affection\, mercy\, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches\, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) \n\n\n\nJoin us to supplicate for our brothers and sisters in Palestine on Thursday and Friday evenings. Dr. Asaad Traina will lead with a short talk after the Isha Prayers (8 p.m.) followed by Salawaat & Dua Al-Nasri (Prayers of the Oppressed) by Qari Amar Bellaha. \n\n\n\n8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  | Thursday\, Oct. 26 | Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at https://mcceastbay.org/liveIn the enormity of this moment\, MCC is responding to our sisters and brothers in Palestine by: \n\n\n\n\n– Our Jumu’ahs are dedicated to our sisters and brothers. Our Khateebs will make dua and encourage worshipers to give generously for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. MCC will absorb the credit card processing fees and send collected funds to Islamic Relief & UNRWA. Donate at https://mcceastbay.org/palestine\n\n\n\n– Our MCC youth are baking goods and selling in the MCC lobby during the Jumu’ahs for humanitarian relief efforts during Jumu’ah.\n\n\n\n\nMCC will cover the credit card processing fees so that 100 percent of our community’s donations go to two reputable organizations providing on-the-ground relief efforts in Gaza. Donate: mcceastbay.org/palestine \n\n\n\nThe Nasiri Dua is from the pen of the renowned Sufi Shaykh ibn Nasir ad Dari Rahimahullah of the Shadhiliyya Tariqa. Faced with the military power of France\, who were bombing villages in Morocco\, the Shaykh Rahimahullah wrote this Dua\, which was recited in every Masjid in the Maghrib in various different styles. This Dua had such an effect that the French President issued a law banning its recitation. Due to the barakah of this beautiful Dua\, Morocco gained independence from France. \n\n\n\nThe power of this Dua of Imam Muhammad ibn Nasir al-Dar’i lies in its simplicity\, its purity\, and its sincere supplication. It is essentially a plea to Allah that our transgressions be overlooked\, that divine mercy be bestowed upon us\, that social justice be restored in spite of us\, that wrongs be righted\, and that righteousness reigns once again in our lands so that the destitute may no longer be in need\, the young may be educated\, the animals’ purpose fulfilled\, rain restored\, and bounties poured forth. It is a plea to be freed from the aggression of foreigners in lands over which they have no right – a plea much needed in our modern world\, rampant as it is with invasions and territorial occupations. Ultimately\, it asks not to destroy our enemies but simply to halt their plots and the harm they cause. Its essence is mercy\, which in turn is the essence of the Messenger of Allah\, Muhammad\, peace and blessings be upon him: “And We have only sent you as a mercy to all the worlds.” \n\n\n\nPDF copy of the Nasiri Dua \n\n\n\n          \n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/rLvq6nyi_w8?si=v6s6IXqHsMZtqOKr
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/prayers-for-palestine/2023-10-26/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T160000
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SUMMARY:Lemonade Stand for the Palestinian Relief Efforts
DESCRIPTION:During Jumu’ah\, two of our dear youth\, Hasan Muhammad & Fatimah\, will raise funds to support the ongoing relief efforts in Gaza. 100% of the proceedings will go to the relief efforts.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fundraising-for-palestine/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202853
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Dublin Library
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Oct. 27: \n\n\n\n\nThe first service at MCC is full. To avoid heavy parking congestion\, please do not attend this service. \n\n– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC\n\n\n\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Ibrahim Qureshi delivers the sermon at Dublin Library.\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Sidi Mike Swies delivers this sermon at MCC\n\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Sarim Mundres delivers this sermon at MCC.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second and third Jumu’ah to ease up parking congestion or attend the parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Dublin Library: https://mcceastbay.org/satellite-jumuah-library-update \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Ibrahim: https://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Mike: https://mcceastbay.org/mike\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Sarim: https://mcceastbay.org/sarim\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-5/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202853
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SUMMARY:Stand for Palestine Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a read-aloud and games so kids can learn how to stand for Palestine in a kid-friendly way. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Friday\, October 27 | MCC Conference Room | Free | For parents & all youth\, particularly ages 5 to 10 | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nWe will not have books for sale. You may order this book for your kids online here.   \n\n\n\nAbout the AuthorEman Kourtam is a Muslim-American Egyptian who lives in California. She is a devoted mother of two wonderful kids: Zaineldeen and Maryam. She has a BA in Integrated Marketing communications. She is a health coach. She enjoys cooking\, skiing\, horseback riding\, and writing stories for my kids. \n\n\n\nHer book series “Zain and Mima’s Adventures” came to life while trying to instill important values in her kids in a fun\, dynamic way. She wanted to show her children love for their Islamic faith and to grow up to be wonderful\, caring human beings. She began by writing stories about real-life situations they went through as a family to impart important values and lessons they can learn along the way. Her children resonated with the stories about them and asked their mom to read them at bedtime each night. After four years\, on a whim\, Eman shared one of her stories on her Instagram. Commentators expressed joy and asked how they could purchase the story. The rest is history … \n\n\n\nFrom the book Zain and Mima Stand For Palestine \n\n\n\nZain and Mima were surprised to hear loud voices outside their window. \n\n\n\nThey found a crowd of people chanting “Free Palestine!”.“What is Palestine?” they asked. To answer\, Mama took them back in time with a story that began many years ago.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/palestine-story-time/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202853
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SUMMARY:Women's Tafseer Class in Farsi | Ustadha Nooria Musleh
DESCRIPTION:For Farsi and Pashto-speaking women who want to learn or brush up on Qur’an\, join this two-hour class every Friday after the third Jumu’ah to connect with the Book of Allah (swt). \n\n\n\nFridays | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Women only | Classroom 1 | In-person only | Join in person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/farsi-tafseer \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/quran-in-farsi/2023-10-27/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202853
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SUMMARY:Decoding Disney’s Themes From a Muslim Perspective | Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a Friday night with Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar to discuss themes that we encounter in popular children’s Disney movies. Sidi Zeeshan is a movie buff who enjoyed watching movies with his family and discussing movie themes with them when they were younger.  \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, he will share some of his observations that he gathered and will share six common themes that emerge when you cross-examine most Disney stories and view them from a Muslim perspective.  \n\n\n\n\nMore Sidi Zeeshan: https://mcceastbay.org/zeeshan\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Prayer Hall | Free; no RSVP required | In-person or watch the recording laterSidi Zeeshan Mukhtar is a Bay Area economist and a volunteer financial counselor at MCC for our Zakat applicants. He has raised three boys with his wife\, Hina Khan-Mukhtar. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/decoding-disneys-themes/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T210000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly Friday evening women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from October 6\, 2023\, to May 24\, 2024 |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n\n\n\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n\n\n\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n\n\n\n\nThe fall session runs from Friday\, Oct. 6th to Friday\, Dec. 15th\, with Thanksgiving Break on Friday\, November 24. \n\n\n\nAfter winter break\, we continue in the winter from Friday\, Jan. 26 to Friday\, March 8\, with then a break for Ramadan (March 15\, 22\, 29\, April 5 & April 12)\, and we restart from April 19 to May 24. \n\n\n\nFree babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania AwaadRaised in the U.S.\, Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed between her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars\, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata\, and is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh\, women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \n\n\n\nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \n\n\n\nFrom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.\, join Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room\, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/friday-womens-halaqa/2023-10-27/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T202853
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SUMMARY:Dua for our Brothers & Sisters | Qari Amar Bellaha & Dr. Asaad Traina
DESCRIPTION:“The parable of the believers in their affection\, mercy\, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches\, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) \n\n\n\nJoin us to supplicate for our brothers and sisters in Palestine on Thursday and Friday evenings. Dr. Asaad Traina will lead with a short talk after the Isha Prayers (8 p.m.) followed by Salawaat & Dua Al-Nasri (Prayers of the Oppressed) by Qari Amar Bellaha. \n\n\n\n8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  | Thursday\, Oct. 26 | Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at https://mcceastbay.org/liveIn the enormity of this moment\, MCC is responding to our sisters and brothers in Palestine by: \n\n\n\n\n– Our Jumu’ahs are dedicated to our sisters and brothers. Our Khateebs will make dua and encourage worshipers to give generously for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. MCC will absorb the credit card processing fees and send collected funds to Islamic Relief & UNRWA. Donate at https://mcceastbay.org/palestine\n\n\n\n– Our MCC youth are baking goods and selling in the MCC lobby during the Jumu’ahs for humanitarian relief efforts during Jumu’ah.\n\n\n\n\nMCC will cover the credit card processing fees so that 100 percent of our community’s donations go to two reputable organizations providing on-the-ground relief efforts in Gaza. Donate: mcceastbay.org/palestine \n\n\n\nThe Nasiri Dua is from the pen of the renowned Sufi Shaykh ibn Nasir ad Dari Rahimahullah of the Shadhiliyya Tariqa. Faced with the military power of France\, who were bombing villages in Morocco\, the Shaykh Rahimahullah wrote this Dua\, which was recited in every Masjid in the Maghrib in various different styles. This Dua had such an effect that the French President issued a law banning its recitation. Due to the barakah of this beautiful Dua\, Morocco gained independence from France. \n\n\n\nThe power of this Dua of Imam Muhammad ibn Nasir al-Dar’i lies in its simplicity\, its purity\, and its sincere supplication. It is essentially a plea to Allah that our transgressions be overlooked\, that divine mercy be bestowed upon us\, that social justice be restored in spite of us\, that wrongs be righted\, and that righteousness reigns once again in our lands so that the destitute may no longer be in need\, the young may be educated\, the animals’ purpose fulfilled\, rain restored\, and bounties poured forth. It is a plea to be freed from the aggression of foreigners in lands over which they have no right – a plea much needed in our modern world\, rampant as it is with invasions and territorial occupations. Ultimately\, it asks not to destroy our enemies but simply to halt their plots and the harm they cause. Its essence is mercy\, which in turn is the essence of the Messenger of Allah\, Muhammad\, peace and blessings be upon him: “And We have only sent you as a mercy to all the worlds.” \n\n\n\nPDF copy of the Nasiri Dua \n\n\n\n          \n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/rLvq6nyi_w8?si=v6s6IXqHsMZtqOKr
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/prayers-for-palestine/2023-10-27/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T143000
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-mr/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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